Did Y'all Have This Much Fun Before Adding Water?

[paubin49]

I'm very new to this hobby, but I'm enjoying the early steps so much. I've been designing and re-designing my rockscape for days now getting it just the way I like it. I'm loving researching all the different things regarding starting a reef tank. Even checking out my local shops and imagining the possibilities. I hope this means that I'm more likely to continue to enjoy the hobby for many years.
Are there any things you feel you did wrong, or wish you did differently before adding water?

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Reef Wizard]

 

[00W]

Welcome Welcome to R2R!

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Welcome to Reef2reef!

 

[kvansloo]

Hello, and welcome.

 

[phillyb614]

 

[paragrouper]

 

[PastaReefs]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[CO2TLEY]

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[braaap]

I'm very new to this hobby, but I'm enjoying the early steps so much. I've been designing and re-designing my rockscape for days now getting it just the way I like it. I'm loving researching all the different things regarding starting a reef tank. Even checking out my local shops and imagining the possibilities. I hope this means that I'm more likely to continue to enjoy the hobby for many years.
Are there any things you feel you did wrong, or wish you did differently before adding water?

It means you'll likely get burned out. Don't let it consume you. Enjoy it. But you can't let it be your life.

 

[Tamberav]

I'm very new to this hobby, but I'm enjoying the early steps so much. I've been designing and re-designing my rockscape for days now getting it just the way I like it. I'm loving researching all the different things regarding starting a reef tank. Even checking out my local shops and imagining the possibilities. I hope this means that I'm more likely to continue to enjoy the hobby for many years.
Are there any things you feel you did wrong, or wish you did differently before adding water?

I wish I had the $$ to put all live ocean rock in my current build.

The best/easiest tanks I have ever had were 100 percent ocean rock.

The hitchhikers are also fascinating and everyone should experience that feeling.

 

[Doctorgori]

Welcome …
to answer your question though,
yes I had fun before adding water as shopping and deciding what to do is a big part of it